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France sees clashes and new protests over cost of living

Official data show a decline in public participation, while Fitch revised the national debt outlook to negative following billion-euro losses in the local retail sector.

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Published October 31, 2026, 19:01 (Brasília time) · 2 min read

Silhouettes of police officers on a dark street with bright background lighting. — Police officers on a street during protests in France Photo: Reprodução/Valor Econômico

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What happened: Isolated clashes and demonstrations against the cost of living occurred in Paris and other French cities.
Who is affected: Residents, merchants, students, and security forces in France.
What changes: Security has been reinforced in cities and the government faces fiscal and budgetary pressure amid economic contraction.

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